Pill box made by DERIOT ?

[Alain]

This pill box has the Minerva 950% Hallmark on the box and the lid.What my camera can't take a clear shot of ,is
the small diamond , where i can see "DERIOT", aldo not sure about the first letter D.
On top of "DERIOT" is an eagle.
Can you give me more information about the maker?
I Googeld for this name and it's variations, but i couldn't find anything .
Thanks for helping me out!!!
I never thought that i got hooked to this little hallmarks!
It all started a few months ago, when my mother gave me two small beakers and a servettete holder, given to her 49 years ago when i was born...

[2209patrick]

Deriot appears to have worked in Sarreguemines, France.
Not sure when exactly, late 19th century, possibly into the 20th century.
Hope someone else can provide you with more information.



Pat.

[Alain]

Thank you for your help Pat!

[Alain]

Pat, do you think i should replace the little mirror inside?
It has a crack all over the lenght.
I don't have the intension to sell it, no , it will stay in my display cabinet for my wife and myself to look at.

Have a nice day, and again ,thanks for sharing all your knowledge, time after time!!!
Alain

[2209patrick]

You're welcome Alain, glad I could help.

I prefer to leave pieces I acquire in their present condition.
I would not replace the mirror, but that's entirely up to you.

There is acrylic ( plastic ) mirror you can buy.
Might be easier to work with if you do replace it.

Pat.